Winery - Cellar No. 8
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Raspingly dry and tannicly astringent, with barely any fruit at all, this Zin is clean, at least.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Tough and country-style, a dry, rugged little wine with upfront wild berry and spice flavors.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dry and sharp, this wine is not very good. It has harsh tannins and stemmy green flavors, with a dollop of blackberry.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A little rough around the edges, but this is a pretty good price if you’re looking for a dry, balanced and full-bodied red wine. It has fruity and earthy flavors.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
What a great price. This Cab, with a splash of Petite Sirah and Carignane, shows real depth with ripe blackberry and coffee flavors, subtle oak notes, firm tannins and a long, dry finish. With grapes from Paso Robles, Knights Valley and Lake County, the wine is a testament to the art of blending.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The name comes from the old Italian Swiss Colony building in Alexander Valley where the wine is made. It’s the kind of dry, tannic and berry-rich red wine the Colony churned out for decades, to drink with anything and everything from the kitchen.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Lots to like in this new brand from Beringer, which was made at the old Italian Swiss Colony winery at Asti. It’s filled with ripe, rich blackcurrant flavors that are well-oaked, and backed up with firm, sweet tannins. Finishes a bit astringent.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A nice Merlot with polished flavors of plums, blackberries and coffee, and a good overlay of smoky oak. It’s very dry, but the fruit is ripe and sweet. Finishes with a rich mouthfeel and some acidity.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is yummy Zin, packed with rich, ripe cherry-berry fruit, tobacco, spice and chocolate, and it’s bone dry and moderate in alcohol. It’s a big, flavorful wine, yet has balance and charm. Finishes with a scour of acids and astringent tannins, suggesting barbecued steak or roast lamb.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
From the less than ripe aromas of stalky greenness to the thin mouthfeel and astringent finish, this is a pretty common wine. Turns medicinal on the finish.
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